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DV62 NAU

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

186,823 mi
Last recorded186,823 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV62 NAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 186,823 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall slight cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 186,823 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall slight cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 173,008 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 169,122 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 157,953 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 155,076 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 139,319 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 125,823 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 118,284 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 103,049 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 94,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to 2mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to 4mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to 2mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Dec 2016 94,110 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' air fresheners (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to 2mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to 4mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to 2mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 93,778 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 93,778 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 63,124 miles

engine management lamp on

o/s/f tyre worn to wear indicators

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?

Based on 6,960,690 MOT tests across 591,281 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
8,659
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
591,281
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 256,176
constant velocity joint gaiter split 196,521
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 92,195
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 90,839
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 89,758
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DV62 NAU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 97,978 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Passat fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 256,176 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DV62 NAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Passat typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 14 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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DV62 NAU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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